Definitions For Dispositive

Noun

DISPOSITIVE (plural DISPOSITIVEs) Alternate form of dispositif

Adjective

Intending to or resulting in or capable of disposition (disposing of or settling a matter). : {{cot, en, determinative#Adjective}} : {{ux, en, We were unable to produce any dispositive evidence to support our case.}} }} (obsolete) By natural disposition, having such an inclination. (Euro-English, or, NNSE) Being a statutory provision not mandatory to the party, parties, as in ius dispositivum. : {{ant, en, cogent}}

Usage notes

Although the adjectives dispositional and dispositive both express relation to a disposition, the idea of determining (governing) that disposition is usually expressed with dispositive.

Etymology

From {{der, en, frm, dispositif}} and its source, {{der, en, la, dispositus}}. Compare {{cog, pms, dispositiv}}.